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Sweepstakes Class Action Settles for $33M, and $8M in Legal Fees
Plaintiffs in a class action suit against American Family Publishers sweepstakes came up winners last week, winning a $33 million settlement plus $8 million in legal fees. The complaint alleged deceptive sweepstakes mailings induced recipients to order magazines and merchandise by creating the false impression that the purchases were necessary to win, or improved the odds of winning.Appeals court upholds Florida medical-malpractice cap
A Florida law that caps the damages victims can receive in medical malpractice cases has been upheld by the federal appeals court in Atlanta.A three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday said the cap "passes muster" of the U.S. Constitution and Florida Constitution.The lawsuit was filed by the family of Michelle McCall, who claimed the negligence of doctors led to her death after childbirth in February 2006.Suits Abound by Users Claiming Addiction to Painkiller OxyContin
The debate triggered by radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh's announcement 10 days ago that he was undergoing rehabilitation to kick an addiction to OxyContin did not surprise lawyers who have been battling over the painkiller drug since 2000. That's when the first suit was filed against OxyContin's manufacturer. Since then, 285 state and federal suits in more than 20 states, including class-action complaints, have been brought.Giving Young Lawyers the Business
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Lenders Will Be Required To Verify Borrower's Ability To Repay
Mortgage lenders and regulators are focusing on implementing new underwriting requirements.Commonwealth v. Checo, PICS Case No. 10-3608 (C.P. Monroe Oct. 20, 2010) Sibium, J. (9 pages).
The commonwealth did not violate defendant's right to a speedy trial where the case against him was placed on the court's trial term 17 months after he was arraigned, where the delay was caused by disposition of several pre-trial motions filed by defendant. Motion to dismiss denied.Trending Stories
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